BJJ Technique Encyclopedia
Master Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with our comprehensive technique library. Step-by-step guides, key details, common mistakes, and variations for every level.
Browse by Category
Submissions
Finishing techniques that force your opponent to tap out, including chokes, join...
Sweeps
Techniques to reverse position from bottom to top, earning points in competition...
Guard Passes
Techniques to get past your opponent's legs and establish a dominant top positio...
Takedowns
Standing techniques to bring your opponent to the ground, including wrestling-ba...
Guard Positions
Bottom positions where you use your legs to control, sweep, or submit your oppon...
Escapes
Defensive techniques to get out of bad positions and return to a neutral or adva...
Transitions
Movement between positions to improve your control or set up attacks....
Positions
Dominant and neutral positions in BJJ, including control strategies and attack o...
Fundamental Movements
Core movements and body mechanics that form the foundation of all BJJ techniques...
Browse by Belt Level
Popular Techniques
Rear Naked Choke
whiteThe rear naked choke (RNC) is one of the most high-percentage submissions in BJJ and MMA. Applied from back control, thi...
Triangle Choke
whiteThe triangle choke is a signature BJJ submission where you use your legs to form a triangle around your opponent's head ...
Guillotine Choke
whiteThe guillotine is a front headlock choke that can be applied standing or on the ground. It's particularly effective agai...
Bow and Arrow Choke
blueThe bow and arrow choke is one of the tightest collar chokes in BJJ. From back control, you use the lapel to create trem...
D'Arce Choke
blueThe D'Arce choke (also called Brabo choke) is an arm triangle choke where your choking arm goes under the opponent's arm...
Ezekiel Choke
blueThe Ezekiel choke (Sode Guruma Jime) uses your sleeve to create a choking mechanism. Named after Olympic judoka Ezequiel...
North-South Choke
blueThe north-south choke is a sneaky submission from the north-south position. Made famous by Marcelo Garcia, it uses shoul...
Armbar from Guard
whiteThe armbar from closed guard is one of the first submissions taught in BJJ. By controlling your opponent's arm and pivot...
Armbar from Mount
whiteThe mounted armbar is a classic attack from the most dominant ground position. When your opponent pushes on your chest o...
Track Your Technique Progress
Reading about techniques is one thing. Building muscle memory is another. MatTime helps you track which techniques you actually practice, so you can focus on building real skills.